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Worm:VBS/Mawanella
Summary
A standalone malicious program which uses computer or network resources to make complete copies of itself. May include code or other malware to damage both the system and the network.
Disinfection
Allow F-Secure Anti-Virus to disinfect the relevant files.
For more general information on disinfection, please see Removal Instructions.
Additional Details
Worm:VBS/VBSWG.Z@mm is an encrypted e-mail worm that displays a text message when executed.
Information about the original VBS/Onthefly.A (also known as I-Worm.Lee.o and VBS/VBSWG) is available in the Worm:VBS/Onthefly description.
Installation
VBSWG.Z worm propagates in e-mail messages with the following characteristics:
When the attached file is executed, the worm mass mails itself to each recipient in every address book and shows the following messagebox:
Information about the original VBS/Onthefly.A (also known as I-Worm.Lee.o and VBS/VBSWG) is available in the Worm:VBS/Onthefly description.
Installation
VBSWG.Z worm propagates in e-mail messages with the following characteristics:
- Subject: Mawanella
- Body: Mawanella is one of the Sri Lanka's Muslim Village
- Attachment: Mawanella.vbs
When the attached file is executed, the worm mass mails itself to each recipient in every address book and shows the following messagebox: